About MV Carpe Vita
MV Carpe Vita is a 38-metre (127 ft) custom-built liveaboard sailing the central Maldivian atolls year-round, with a dedicated diving dhoni so the main yacht stays a calm, comfortable base between dives. Built in 2011 and fully renovated in 2025, she carries 22 guests across en-suite, air-conditioned cabins on three tiers — Standard, Superior and Suite.
Trips run 5 to 10 nights with up to four dives a day, free Nitrox for certified divers and an on-board chef serving full-board buffets, beach barbecues and free wine with dinner. Routes are timed around manta season at Hanifaru Bay and the South Ari whale-shark zone, with cleaning stations, hard-coral thilas and channel drifts in between.
Choose your cabin
Air-conditioned, en-suite cabins on three decks. Prices are per person for the trip — confirm live availability on the booking page.
Standard
Lower deck · 2 guests
- 1 single + 1 double bed
- Individually controlled AC
- En-suite bathroom
- Warm-water shower
₹1,76,000/ person
≈ ₹25,100 / day
Superior
Main deck · 2 guests
- 1 double or twin (convertible)
- Picture windows
- Individually controlled AC
- En-suite bathroom
₹1,93,000/ person
≈ ₹27,600 / day
Suite
Upper deck · 2 guests
- 1 double or twin (convertible)
- Panoramic views
- Largest beds on board
- Premium en-suite
₹2,10,000/ person
≈ ₹30,000 / day
Itineraries & routes
Sample routes this boat runs — the crew adjusts daily dive sites to conditions, season and marine-life activity. Exact departures are confirmed on the booking page.
The Best of Maldives
7 nights · Up to 18 dives Malé → Malé
- Central-atoll cleaning stations
- Hard-coral thilas & overhangs
- Channel drift dives with sharks
View day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival & check diveBoard near Malé airport, welcome briefing and a settling-in check dive; dinner as the dhoni weighs anchor.
- Day 2
North Malé AtollThilas and channel drifts — grey reef sharks, schooling fish and your first big-fish action.
- Day 3
Rasdhoo & Ari AtollDawn hammerhead dive at Rasdhoo Madivaru, then Maaya Thila for reef sharks and macro.
- Day 4
South Ari AtollManta cleaning stations at Manta Point and a whale-shark search along the protected SAMPA zone.
- Day 5
Ari Atoll sitesKudarah Thila, Fish Head and the Machafushi (Kudimaa) wreck — sea fans, snappers and rays.
- Day 6
Felidhoo (Vaavu)Channel drifts with grey reef sharks; night dive with nurse sharks and stingrays.
- Day 7
South MaléTwo morning dives, then cruise back toward Malé for the last evening on board.
- Day 8
DisembarkBreakfast and transfer near Malé International Airport.
Manta Madness
7 nights · Up to 18 dives Malé → Baa Atoll
- Hanifaru Bay manta aggregations (seasonal)
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Manta cleaning & feeding stations
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- Day 1
Arrival & check diveBoard at Malé, welcome briefing and a relaxed check dive.
- Day 2
North Malé & RasdhooChannel and thila dives to ease in — reef sharks and eagle rays.
- Days 3–5
Baa Atoll — UNESCO BiosphereManta cleaning stations and, in season (Jun–Nov), the Hanifaru Bay feeding aggregation; reef and macro between dives.
- Day 6
Return via the central atollsAri / Rasdhoo drifts on the way south — whale-shark chance.
- Day 7
Final divesTwo morning dives near Malé before the last night on board.
- Day 8
DisembarkBreakfast and airport transfer.
Reef, Rays & Hanifaru Bay
5 nights · Up to 13 dives Malé → Dharavandhoo
- Shorter manta-focused route
- One-way central-to-Baa transit
- Reef sharks, eagle rays & turtles
View day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival & check diveBoard at Malé, briefing and check dive.
- Day 2
North Malé AtollThilas and drifts — reef sharks and schooling fish.
- Day 3
Rasdhoo & AriReef sharks, eagle rays and macro on the thilas.
- Day 4
Baa AtollManta cleaning stations; reef dives in the Biosphere Reserve.
- Day 5
Hanifaru Bay (seasonal) & final divesSnorkel/dive the manta aggregation in season; overnight near Dharavandhoo.
- Day 6
DisembarkBreakfast and transfer at Dharavandhoo (DRV) for your domestic flight.
What you'll see
Signature marine life on MV Carpe Vita routes — tap any to learn more.
What's included
Included in the price
- ✓ Full-board meals & snacks
- ✓ Drinking water, tea & coffee
- ✓ Diving package & guiding
- ✓ Free Nitrox
- ✓ Snorkel gear
- ✓ Cabin & deck towels
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ VAT
Payable locally / extras
- + Environment tax (~$12 / day)
- + Fuel surcharge (~$190–350 / trip)
- + Gratuities
- + Rental gear
- + WiFi (~$40)
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Nitrox course
Gear rental
Rental equipment is available on board — add your needs on the booking form. Anything not already included is paid on the boat.
View rental rates
15 L tanks$18 / day
BCD$15 / day
Dive computer$15 / day
Dive light$5 / day
Fins$5 / day
Full equipment (BCD, computer, regulator, snorkel gear, wetsuit)$290 / week
Mask$5 / day
Nitrox tankIncluded
Regulator$15 / day
SMBIncluded
Snorkel gear$40 / week
Wetsuit$5 / day
The vessel
38.7 mLength
20Guests
10Cabins
2011 · refit 2025Built
Full specifications
Length127 ft (38.7 m)
Beam34 ft
EnginesDoosan Daewoo Marine Diesel
Max guests20
Cabins10
Bathrooms13
Tenders1 Dhoni
Water capacity10 tons
Fuel capacity2 × 6 tons
Freshwater maker25 tons/day
Languages spokenEnglish
Deck plan
Navigation & safety
Radar GPS Radio VHF/DSC/SSB Life vests Fire alarm & extinguishers Oxygen First-aid kits Bilge-pump alarm Engine-room CCTV Crew trained in first aid
Guest reviews
9.1Superb
145 verified reviews
Vessel9.1
Crew9.2
Food9.4
Diving8.8
Value9
Very good experience
Very nice stay — beautiful dives with many sharks and mantas, and quality meals throughout.
Amazing cruise to the Maldives
Amazing, especially during the shark dives. My dive guide Naathi was so helpful and calm — always helping me hook in and take videos.
Great dive cruise in Maldivian waters
My 8th Maldives trip and the Central route was fantastic. Only 14 guests, professional dive guides, NX32 nitrox, manta rays, draft beer after diving and superb food. Everything done right.
Perfect trip
All in all a perfect trip. A motivated crew, the boat in great condition, and wonderful underwater spots. Thumbs up.
A wonderful trip
We all loved the diving — so diverse, a little bit of everything.
Good to know
What certification do I need?
You should hold at least an Open Water certification; certified divers will get the most from these routes.
When is the best time to go?
The prime season is Nov–Apr. Departures are timed around the best conditions and marine-life aggregations.
Is Nitrox available?
Yes — Nitrox is complimentary for certified Nitrox divers.
Can I rent dive gear?
Yes, rental equipment is available on board — add your sizes when you book.
How do I book and pay?
Tap “Check dates & availability” to see live departures and cabins via our liveaboard partner, or message a iDive dive pro to plan the whole trip. Payment is taken in the operator’s currency.
